[ICOM] Mods for IC-2KL

[Adam Farson]

Hi Bert,

If the IC-2KL is the standard model with all bands active (as opposed to the
US model minus 10/12m), no mods are required. If it is the US model, and has
not had 10/12m enabled, the required parts kit is still available from Icom
America in Bellevue WA. There is a complete set of IC-2KL and AT-500
documentation, including the 10/12m enabling procedure, here:

http://www.qsl.net/icom/manuals.html

The existing fan is usable, if rather noisy; it can be replaced with a 12V
muffin fan of identical dimensions.

The QSK mod is very extensive, as it involves fitting vacuum relays to the
RF unit. I would tend to stay away from it.

You may also wish to consider buying an AT-500 autotuner and teaming it up
with the IC-2KL. You will need an OPC-118 adapter cable to connect the
control cable to an Icom transceiver which has the DIN ACC(1) and ACC(2)
sockets.

Cheers for now, 73,
Adam VA7OJ/AB4OJ


-----Original Message-----
From: icom-bounces at mailman.qth.net [mailto:icom-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On
Behalf Of Bert
Sent: 28 January 2005 06:41
To: Icom reflector
Subject: [ICOM] Mods for IC-2KL


I've just bought a 2KL and I'm interested to know what mods I should
condsider. Last week I read a message on the reflector from a Dutch ham, I
can't remember his call, who mentioned about the fan, QSK and something
else.

Looking forward to your suggestions. Thanks.

Bert, VE3OBU



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